Mental Health
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The Hidden Consequences of Child Rape
March 12, 2011
“The amount of sexual abuse that takes place in our country is unacceptable, and even less acceptable is our nation’s sense of apathy,” wrote Dr. Boyce Watkins on his blog this week in response to recent arrests of eighteen men (thirteen adults and five juveniles) in Texas, on charges of gang raping an 11-year-old girl late last year.
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The Harm of Labels: A Story About Jack
November 03, 2010
Labelling someone with a mental disorder without exploring its underlying causes, and prescribing medication without appropriate counselling can create huge harm. This story shows the role early childhood trauma can play in creating mental illness, and the huge waste of talent it leaves in its wake.
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